The film portrays the Baekelands as people paralyzed by their privilege, lacking purpose or genuine connection.
Savage Grace (2007) is a biographical psychological drama that explores the true story of the wealthy, dysfunctional Baekeland family. Directed by Tom Kalin, the film is known for its disturbing themes, focusing on the real-life murder of socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland by her son, Antony.
In 2007, a powerful and thought-provoking drama film emerged, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. "Savage Grace" is a critically acclaimed movie that tells the story of a complex and troubled family, exploring themes of love, trauma, and redemption.
is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Tom Kalin. It is a haunting exploration of the real-life scandal involving the Baekeland family , the heirs to the Bakelite plastics fortune.
Moore plays Barbara as a woman who oscillates between glamorous ice queen and desperate, sobbing wreck. In one scene, she is hosting a lavish dinner party; in the next, she is attempting to seduce her own son to "keep him in the family." The LK21 exclusive does not shy away from these moments. In the R-rated cut, the famous "bath scene" is implied. In the exclusive cut, it is devastatingly explicit, laying bare Barbara’s psychotic confusion between maternal love and sexual ownership.